Gloc-9 on new project, stepping out of comfort zone

Rap icon Gloc-9 is nearing 50 and has almost 30 years in the music scene under his belt, yet he would be the first one to prove that growth never stops.

At a recent media huddle for his new single “Tara G!” with an online gaming platform, the OPM star talked about his latest creative work. Instead of treating it as a normal brand tie-up, he saw it as a test to try something fresh.

READ: Gloc-9 joins GameZone to introduce ‘Tara G!’, a new song celebrating Filipino togetherness

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Gloc-9—Aristotle Pollisco in real life—said he thought hard before saying yes to the offer. After nearly three decades in music, he wanted to be sure about his next move. A short video on Instagram finally pushed him to take the leap.

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The reel shared a simple message: you grow when you accept things outside your comfort zone. He took those words to heart and welcomed the new challenge.

“Dapat matuto tayong tumanggap ng mga bagay na out of our comfort zone. Ito ay challenge sa akin. May mga haharapin din akong ibang bagay dahil dito,” he shared during the Q&A.

Once onboard, Gloc-9 had to turn brand ideas into a real Pinoy song. He treated the task like a tailor sewing pieces together into one story.

“Ang task ko lang ay tahiin lahat nung components na binigay sa akin at siyempre magawa ang mga rap parts na magde-describe ng gustong ma-achieve ng project. ‘Yun talaga ang challenge for me,” he said.

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His lyrics went through many changes. Still, he noted that working with the team felt smooth and easy. At its core, the song captures the Pinoy habit of yayain and samahan. It celebrates those fun, unplanned moments when friends invite each other out to hang out and talk.

Beyond making music, Gloc-9 also shared why trust mattered in his tie-up with the online gaming platform. He believes his clean track record helped him land the role. Because of that, he takes responsible gaming seriously.

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For the veteran rapper, fun should always come with self-control. He wants fans to enjoy games safely and know when to stop.

“Hindi lang kami hikayat ng hikayat. Kami rin ang nagsasabi na dapat alam mo ang boundaries mo, alam mo kung kailan tama na, ‘di ba? I think isa din ‘yun sa task namin,” he explained.

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Even after almost 30 years of hits, Gloc-9 stays humble and open to new paths. He shows young artists that real mastery means always being ready to learn. /edv